Principal Faculty and Assistant/Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies Position Available In Union, North Carolina

Principal Faculty and Assistant/Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
Wingate University
in Wingate, NC

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Full-Time

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05/21/2025

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Physician Assistants Wingate University is a teaching university which serves more than 3,400 students on two campuses. Wingate is an equal employment opportunity employer. Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate. The Principal Faculty member in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a full-time role focused on delivering high-quality education, advising, and evaluation while contributing to service and scholarship. This position plays a vital role in advancing the program’s mission and fostering student success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging academic instruction, provide counseling, and advise students during both didactic and clinical phases of the program.
Serve as Course Director and Instructor for assigned didactic courses.
Assess student performance through written exams, practical evaluations, and simulations in didactic and clinical courses.
Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program improvement.
Engage in peer evaluations, attend faculty/staff meetings, and participate in professional development, including conferences.
Identify and support “at-risk” students in collaboration with the Associate Program Director and Program Director.
Facilitate tutorials and remediation processes to promote student success.
Participate in the student admissions process, including applicant interviews.
Support maintenance of ARC-PA accreditation and contribute to program enhancement initiatives.
Actively uphold the mission and vision of the program and university.
Represent the program through involvement in local, state, and national professional organizations.
Pursue scholarly activities and service that align with the program, university, and profession.
Contribute to faculty development and research efforts that support the program’s mission.
Adapt to evolving departmental needs, with responsibilities varying as required.
Report directly to the Program Director.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Skills and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication to effectively engage with students, staff, faculty, preceptors, clinical site staff, and administrators.
Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
Willingness and ability to occasionally travel to the Hendersonville campus (150 miles).

Education and Experience:

Master’s or doctoral degree as a Physician Assistant from a regionally accredited institution with current NCCPA certification.
Current unrestricted North Carolina PA licensure or eligibility to obtain within six months.
Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience.
Previous teaching experience in a physician assistant program or other graduate medical education program preferred.
Clinical experience in internal medicine or an internal medicine subspecialty preferred.

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Please be sure to upload any/all documents during the application process. You are able to upload more than one document. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application. In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the

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Wingate University abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age (over 40), sex, marital status or physical handicap, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. Wingate University is committed to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. Wingate University expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
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